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Chiefs had great showing at the beach
May 28, 2007 --
The Chiefs joined the Charlotte Cardinals this Memorial day weekend to play a tournament at Myrtle Beach and came out winning the whole thing. The Chiefs was represented by Kevin Faulkner, Brian Zurhellen, Wyatt Tucker, and Gary Taylor. Faulkner went 11-18 (.611), 3 2B and 13 RBI on his way to winning the Championship MVP and also winning the home run derby. Zurhellen was a rock on the mound Saturday pitching a complete game shutout against one of the top teams in the country Tennessee Tribe. Then came back on Sunday with the Cardinals needing a win, pitched a complete game against the Myrtle Beach Braves. In all he pitched 14 innings in 2 days.
Tucker caught every inning of the 5 games in 3 days and Taylor was running the bases like a mad man. All in all we had a good time and looking forward to the next Beach tournament.
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Chiefs back in action vs. Padres
May 31, 2007 --
The Chiefs and Padres matched up for the third time this year with the Chiefs winning the first two games.
David Rue started for the Chiefs and Chad Tilley for the Padres. Both pitchers started out strong with scoreless 1st innings.
The Padres scored first in the 2nd inning on a 1 out single by Durant, after G. Stickley grounded out to move Durant to 2nd base, E. Wise came through with a 2 out RBI single.
In the top of the third the Chiefs got a 1 out single from D. Rue who got picked off 1st base for the 2nd out. Then M. Rue reached on an error and M. Rice singled, Gary Taylor hit a 2 out 2 run double to put the Chiefs ahead. The score stayed 2-1 till the top of the 4th when Kevin Faulkner hit a towering homerun to left field to put the Chiefs a head 3-1. In the bottom of the 4th C. Tilley singled, and then K. Poplin doubled. D. Rue then struck out the next batter and Durants groundout scored Tilley to cut the score to 3-2.
In the bottom of the 6th S. Pritchard and T. Kermode singled then K. Faulkner hit a double in the gap to score the 2 runners, then Guy Koenig singled home Faulkner to make the score 6-2. In the bottom of the 6th N. Lang and C. Tilley singled then K. Poplin hit a long homerun to left field to cut the lead 6-5.
Then the Chiefs opened it up by scoring 4 runs in the top of the 7th on Wyatt Tuckers 2 RBI double. Michael Rue closed out the bottom of the 7th inning.
For the Padres Chad Tilley was 3-3 2 runs scored, K. Poplin 2-3 1 double 1 HR 3RBI.
For the Chiefs K. Faulkner 2-4 1 double 1 HR 3 RBI, G. Taylor 2-4 1 double 2 RBI, W. Tucker 1-3 1 double 2 RBI.
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Chiefs beat Cardinal for the first time
June 7, 2007 --
The Chiefs beat the Cardinals for the first time in our short history.
Brian Zurhellen and Pem Hobbs were in a pitching match up when in the third the Chiefs scored 3 runs on just 1 hit but a very costly error by a good Cardinal defense. The Chiefs got a base-on-ball then a base hit by Mike Rice. With 1 out, Garry Taylor hit a ball back to Hobbs who threw it over the head of the first baseman to score the first run. Then it seemed to go wrong for Hobbs who threw 2 wild pitches to score 2 more runs.
The Cardinals got on the board in the 5th inning on a homerun to left center field by B. Queen. In the bottom of the 6th the Chiefs scored on Travis Kermode’s 3rd homerun of the year. Then after 2 walks, Dooley replaced Hobbs with R. McGinn who gave up a sacrifice fly by Pat Rice then a long RBI double from David Rue to make the score 6-1.
In the top of the 7th the Cardinals wouldn’t go quietly as M. Wood lead off with a ringing double to right, Jim Rice singled him in then Seth Gordon singled. A throwing error by catcher Wyatt Tucker scored J. Rice, and then Zurhellen struck out the next 3 batters for his 6th win of the year.
The final line on Zurhellen 7 innings, 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned, 3 BB, 6 SO. Pem Hobbs pitched good giving up only 2 hits.
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Red Sox win season series from the Chiefs
June 20, 2007 --
Brian Zurhellen pitched another great game but the Chiefs couldn't get the bats going till it was to late. Zurhellen also hit his second homerun of the season in the 7th inning. Guy Koenig, Pat Rice, and Jason McIntosh had RBI singles in the 7th inning.
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Chiefs and Cardinals play a close one
June 24, 2007 --
It took 8 innings to decide the out come of the Chiefs and Cardinals. With Brian Zurhellen on the mound for the Chiefs and Marc Fornaciari going for the Cardinals, it was going to be a pitching duel. The Cardinals got on the board first in the second inning when J. Sanders singled with 2 outs, then M. Fornaciari help his cause by hitting a double to left that scored Sanders.
Fornaciari was dealing holding the Chiefs hitless till the 4th innig when B. Zurhellen and Steve Pritchard singled then a passed ball put runners on second and third with 1 out. Travis Kermode hit a fly ball to left to score Zurhellen. That was all the Chiefs would get till the 8th inning. Meanwhile B. Zurhellen gave up only 3 hits the next 6 innings and didn’t allow a runner past second base. In the top of the 8th with 1 out Derrick Helms (just back from an injury) took the 1-2 pitch over the left field fence for his 2nd home run of the year. Zurhellen then set the Cardinals down in order in the bottom of the 8th for the National league leading 7th win of the year.
The final line on Fornaciari who went the distance was 8 inning, 5 hit, 2 runs, both earned, 1 base-on-ball, and 7 strikeouts with 1 costly homerun.
Zurhellens final line also going the distance was 8 innings, 6 hits, 1 run which was earned, 1 base-on-ball, and 7 strikeouts.
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Chiefs beat the Yankees
June 27, 2007 --
The Chiefs keep pace with the Cardinals by winning there 13th game of the year.
The Chiefs used 4 pitchers to shut down the Yankees down on only 4 hits. Pat Rice started the game and pitched 2 scoreless innings. Derrick Helms also pitched 2 scoreless inning. Mike Rice gave up 2 unearned runs on 2 innings pitched. David Rue pitched a scoreless 7th inning.
Kevin Faulkner hit his league leading 6th home run and went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
Brian Zurhellen went 3-3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI. Gary Taylor went 3-4 with a triple and 2 RBI.
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Big day for the Chiefs All-Stars
July 1, 2007 --
The Chiefs All-Stars made a big impact on the game which the National league won 12-2. Brain Zurhellen pitched very well going 4 innings and giving up just 2 hit and 2 unearned runs. Gary Taylor was doing his usual high-flying act in centerfield. Wyatt Tucker caught the whole game and came up with a big 2 RBI double to put the game out of reach. Kevin Faulkner continued his tournament dominance by going 4-4 with 1 double and 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. For his efforts he was selected MVP which was his second this year. We are looking for even better thing from all 4 and the rest of the Chiefs as the post season is just around the corner.
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Chiefs move into first place
July 8, 2007 --
The Chiefs moved into first place in the National league today with a 4-2 win over the Charlotte Astros and a Cardinal loss to the Padres. The Chiefs got on the board in the 1st inning when Gary Taylor reached on an error then Brian Zurhellen doubled him in. Zurhellen scored on a fielders choice to make the score 2-0. There would be no more scoring till the 6th inning when Zurhellen hit his 3rd homerun of the season. In the bottom of the inning the Astros got 2 runs to cut the score th 3-2. In the top of the 7th the Chiefs got an insurance run when Mike Rice hit his 1st homerun of the season. David Rue then shut down the Astros in the bottom of the 7th for a complete game. Rue's final line was 7 innings, 9 hits, 2 runs 1 earned, 1 BB, and 4 strikeouts.
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Chiefs swept series from the A's
July 10, 2007 --
The Chiefs swept the season series from the A's tonight by winning 9-2 at Weddington High.
The Chiefs got on the board in the first inning with a lead off single by Gary Taylor who then stole second and scored on a ringing double by Kevin Faulkner.
Starter Brian Zurhellen was cruising till the third inning when the A's scored 2 runs but left the bases loaded.
The Chiefs in the bottom of the inning put the game away by scoring 5 runs on A's starting pitcher Mike Chmura who had control problems when he walked 3 and hit a batter for 1 run the Derrick Helms hit a bases loaded double to clear the bases, Wyatt Tucker then doubled Helms home.
Zurhellen went through the As order the next 4 innings giving up just 2 singles. The Chiefs scored 3 runs in the 6th off reliever Steve Mitrovich on a RBI single from Mike Rice.
Zurhellen's final line is 7 inning, 7 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned, 1 BB, and 10 strikeouts.
Guy Koenig had 2 hits for the Chiefs, K. Faulkner 1-2 double 2 RBI, D. Helms 1-3 double 3 RBI, W. Tucker 1-3 double 1 RBI.
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Chiefs lose to Cardinals
July 19, 2007 --
Chiefs lost a heartbreaker to the Cardinals to even up the season series at 2 games apiece in 8 innings 8-7. Derrick Helms hit his 3rd homerun of the season.
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Chiefs sweep season series
July 24, 2007 --
Chiefs swept the season series by beating the Padres tonight 8-4. The Padres got on the board in the first inning when starting pitcher Derrick Helms had a little control problems as the Padres scored 3 runs on 2 singles, 2 base on balls and a error. In the second inning Greg Stickley hit a solo homerun to run the score to 4-0. The Padres strarting pitcher Kelly Poplin was shutting the Chiefs offence down till the bottom of the second when Travis Kermode connected for his 4th homerun of the year and then 3 straight singles from D. Helms, Pat and Mike Rice plated another run. Then Derrick Helms settled down and found his control and gave up just 4 singles the next 5 innings. The Chiefs scored 1 run in the bottom of the 5th on a double by M. Rice and an RBI single by Gary Taylor to run the score to 4-3, then in the bottom of the 6th Poplin ran out of gas and gave up 4 hits, 3 base on balls, and hit a batter as the Chiefs scored 5 runs to put the score at 8-4.
Helms final line was 7 innings, 7 hits, 4 runs 2 earned, 3 BB, 5 strikeouts.
The leading hitters for the Chiefs was M. Rice 3-3 1 2B, 1 RBI, G. Taylor 2-4, 1 2B, 4 RBI, T. Kermode 2-4 1 HR, 1 RBI. Wyatt Tucker had 2 RBI.
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Chiefs to play Cardinals in playoffs
July 26, 2007 --
The Chiefs and Cardinals will be matched up for the second year in a row in the 2007 playoffs starting Thursday August 2nd at 7:00pm at West Charlotte High. Game 2 will be Sunday August 5th at 4:00pm at West Charlotte High and if necessary game 3 will be determined later.
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Chiefs take game 1 8-3
August 2, 2007 --
Chiefs used the long ball to take a 1-0 lead on the Cardinals.
Starting pitcher Brian Zurhellen got things going by hitting his 4th homerun of the season in the first inning.
Zuhellen set down the first 6 batters he face and the Chiefs added 3 runs in the second inning on 3 hits and a costly error with Zurhellen getting the 2 RBI single.
The Chiefs would add 2 more runs in the top of the third on error and a Derrick Helms homerun (his 4th of the year).
Cardinals starting pitcher M. Fornaciari settled down and shut the Chiefs down the next 3 innings till the 7th when the Chiefs went back to back with B. Zurhellen hitting his second homerun of the game (his 5th of the season) and Steve Pritchard hitting his first homerun of the season.
B. Zurhellen went 3-4 2 HR, 4 RBI. D. Helms went 2-4 HR, 2 RBI. Pat Rice went 2-3.
The final line on Zurhellen 7 innings 6 hits, 3 runs all earned 1 BB, and 3 strikeouts.
Game 2 will be Sunday at 4:00pm at West Charlotte
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Chiefs win NLCS from Cardinals 3-2
August 5, 2007 --
The Chiefs won the NLCS 2 games to 0 over the Cardinals to push them into the Championship series.
Both teams got on the board in the first inning, with the Cardinals doing it on a leadoff single by M. Fornaciari and a BB and after a fielders choice put runners at first and third. Starting pitcher David Rue was called for a balk to score Fornaciari from third, after a HBP Rue sruckout the next 2 batters to get out of the jam.
The Chiefs scored on a leadoff single by Gary Taylor and a stolen base and a passed ball, then a Steve Pritchard ground out to score Taylor.
That's all starting pitcher's Pem Hobbs and Rue would give up till the 5th inning when Josh Costner hit a 2 out homerun to deep right field to make the score 2-1.
That would be the score going into the bottom of the 7th when Brian Zurhellen led off with a single then after a flyout, Kevin Faulkner drew a walk and after another flyout left the Chiefs down to there final out. With 2 strikes on Derrick Helms, he laced a single to left field that scored Zurhellen and DR S. Pritchard raced around to third when the left fielder threw wildly that scored Prichard for the winning run.
The final line on winning pitcher David Rue 7 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs both earned, 1 BB, 6 strikeouts.
The final line on lossing pitcher Pem Hobbs 7 innings, 6 hits, 3 runs 2 earned, 1 BB, 3 strikeouts.
Jason McIntosh for the Chiefs was 2-2 with a double.
The Chiefs is now waiting to see who there opponent will be in the Championship series between the A's and RedSoxs.
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Chiefs loose game 1 on a walk-off walk...
August 12, 2007 --
The Chiefs started the scoring when Kevin Faulkner hit his 7th homerun of the season way over the left field fence in the second inning. Starting pitcher Brian Zurhellen held the Red Soxs scoreless till the 4th inning when J.D. Vidal hit a homerun to right field to tie the score. In the bottom of the 5th the Red Soxs got a lead-off double and then Zurhellen walked 3 straight batters to score a run. Then in the bottom of the 6th the Sox’s got a base runner on by a walk then 2 straight singles plated another run to make the score 3-1. In the top of the 7th with 2 outs B. Zurhellen doubled then Steve Pritchard hit a 2 run homerun to tie the score, but it wouldn’t last long for in the bottom of the 7th the Sox’s leadoff man got a walk. The next batter sacrificed him to second, then 2 straight walks to load the bases. In came Derrick Helms which struck out the next batter only to walk the next batter to force in the winning run.
Kevin Faulkner was 2-2 with 2 BB, 1 HR. B. Zurhellen 2-4 2B, Wyatt Tucker 2-3. S. Pritchard 1-4, HR, 2 RBI.
B. Zurhellen had an uncharacteristic 8 walks in the game.
Game 2 of the 3 game series will be Thursday 7:00pm at West Charlotte High School
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Chiefs loose series in 2 games
August 16, 2007 --
The Chiefs looked to Derrick Helms on the mound to force a Game 3 and the Red Sox went to 9 game winner Brett Bostick to wrap up the title in only two. The Sox went quietly in the top of the 1st and allowed the Chiefs to take the early lead in the bottom half. Brian Zurhellen and Kevin Faulkner each blasted a solo homer to left for the only two hits of the inning and the early 2-0 lead.
The Sox would answer in the top of the 2nd via the longball themselves. Dowd Maye led off the inning and stood on first after being hit by a pitch. Joe Maione stepped in and homered to left-center to quickly knot the game at 2. After two hard-hit flyouts to right, catcher Jason Livingston roped an 0-2 pitch over the wall in right-center to give the Sox a 3-2 lead. Yes, four hits, four homeruns, through one and a half innings of play had it headed to be a slugfest, but the pitchers would have something to say about that.
Bostick worked the side in order in the 2nd and Helms did the same in the top of the 3rd. Trailing 3-2 in the bottom half, the Chiefs worked themselves back on top scoring four in the frame. A 1-out RBI single from Zurhellen knotted the score, and 2 batters later Faulkner ran it to 4-3 with an RBI single of his own. Then a infield error allowed two more to score on the play and it was 6-2 before the Sox could get out of the inning.
In the top of the 4th a leadoff double by Maye and a balk left him on 3rd with no outs. Maione's ground out scored him and got the Sox within two. A 2-out walk to Matt Rosner would end up plating the second run with Livingston driving one opposite field for the RBI double to close the gap to one at 6-5.
The Red Sox came to the plate in the top of the 6th still trailing by a run but that was quickly erased as Maye led off the inning with a towering solo blast to dead center to tie the game up at 6. A walk and single to center led to the only controversial play of the night. The runner advanced to third on the hit in a close play, but the centerfielders throw deflected off the 3rd baseman’s glove and went into the Sox dugout. He was awarded home, and the batter who had advanced to 2nd on the throw, was also awarded his two bases for the dead ball and seemed to cross the plate and push the lead to 8-6. After a couple lengthy conferences, it was ruled that the ball went in on the throw and runner was placed back on 3rd with one out and the run came off the board. A popout and flyout ending the eventful inning and left the score 7-6 in favor of the Red Sox.
In the bottom of the 7th the Chiefs got a quick flyout to right but a Zurhellen liner off the left field fence put the tying run aboard. Then the Sox called on the lefty, Game 1 winner Wes Hepler to hold the speedy pinch-runner Taylor close at first and finish the game. A Steve Pritchard single put runners at 1st and 2nd with only one out but Hepler would strike out the next batter for out number two. On the strikeout, a double steal left the winning run on 2nd and the tying run 90 feet away. Derrick Helms then grounded out to 2nd base for the final out.
It was a great played series and congratulations go out to the Red Soxs and there players for a great season and also to all the Chiefs players for playing there hearts out. Both teams were coming off 8-14 records a year ago.
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Chiefs Win Opener
March 25, 2007 --
The Chiefs kicked off the 2007 season with a 6-5 win over the defending American league champions Royals. Starting pitcher Derrick Helms made his second season opener for the Chiefs and was in command with only 1 hit in the first 4 innings. Helms then gave up 3 runs in the 5th and 2 in the 6th before giving way to the Chiefs number 1 draft pick Tom Fox who pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the 6th and set the Royals down in order in the 7th for his first NABA win. Brian Zurhellen lead the Chiefs hitting attack going 3-4 with a 2B and 1 RBI. Pat Rice was 2-3 with an RBI and Gary Taylor swiped 2 bases.
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Chiefs Lose Heartbreaker
March 27, 2007 --
The Chiefs just couldn’t get the bats going till it was too late. The Chiefs ended up losing to the Pirates 3-2 as Brain Zurhellen had a brilliant pitching performance as he went the distance giving up 8 hits and striking out 5. Jason McIntosh had a 2 RBI single in the 7th inning as the Chiefs made a late charge only to come up a run short.
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Chiefs beat the Yankees
April 1, 2007 --
The Chiefs beat the Yankees 13-4 on a great pitching performance by Derrick Helms who went the distance giving up 4 hits and striking out 12. Travis Kermode and 1st. year player Wyatt Tucker hit back-to-back homeruns. Brian Zurhellen, Travis Kermode, Wyatt Tucker, and Derrick Helms all had 2 hits apiece.
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Chiefs beat A's in 9 innings
April 4, 2007 --
The Chiefs beat the A's in 9 innings on a chilly, wind blowing night at West Charlotte. The Chiefs defense was a let down but Brian Zurhellen worked out of jams all night long. Both teams pitching was the story as Brian Zurhellen for the Chiefs and Steve Mitrovich for the A's were matched in a 1-1 deadlock till the ninth inning. Then the fireworks started flying when Mitrovich questioned a couple close calls and a timeout call by one of the Chiefs batters. That's all the home plate umpire needed to throw out not only Mitrovich but the manager of the A's Devin Perrine. After that the Chiefs scored 4 runs in the top of the ninth. The A's wouldn't quit though and came up one run short in the bottom of the ninth. Brian Zurhellen line was 9 innings 10 hits, 4 runs, 3 ER, and 13 strikeouts.
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Chiefs Got Shutout
April 17, 2007 --
The Chiefs ran into a hot pitcher for the Astros in Charlie Pflum. He pitched a complete game 4 hitter with 12 strikeouts. Derrick Helms pitched very well but the Chiefs couldn't get the bats going at all. Helms pitched 6 strong innings giving up 4 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned, with 5 stikeouts. The only bright spot for the Chiefs was first year catcher Wyatt Tucker who went 2-2 with 1 walk. Pat Rice chipped in a double and first year outfielder Gary Taylor added a triple.
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Chiefs beat Padres 7-3
April 22, 2007 --
The Chiefs got another great pitching performance from Brian Zurhellen to run his record to 2-1. After giving up an unearned run in the first and a 2-run homerun from Greg Mangum in the third he shut the Padres down on his way to a complete game. The Chiefs scored 1 run in the first then went ahead for good in the bottom of third inning when Garry Taylor singled, then Zurhellen was hit-by-pitch then Travis Kermode lanched a mammoth homerun to left field.
In the bottom of the fourth, 1st year player Kevin Faulkner and Derrick Helms each hit solo homeruns.
Zurhellen's total line was 7 inning, 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned, 8 strikeouts and no walks.
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Chiefs lost to the Cardinals
April 26, 2007 --
The Chiefs lost to the Cardinals 7-3 where the Chiefs was short handed from all the injuries we have. The Cardinals got on the board first by scoring 2 unearned runs in the first inning. The Cardinals scored 4 runs in the 2nd inning with a long homerun by Wally Sarnowski. The Chiefs scored 1 run in the 3rd on an RBI single by Brian Zurhellen. The Chiefs managed to score 2 more runs in the 4th but it wouldn't be enough. Zurhellen went 2-2 with an RBI, Wyatt Tucker was 2-3 with a run scored, and Gary Taylor was 2-4 with a run scored. Mike Rice pitched well considering he found out he was pitching when he got to the game. Rice's final line was 6 innings, 7 hits, 7 runs, 4 earned, 6 strikeouts.
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Chiefs won on walk-off homerun
April 26, 2007 --
The Chiefs won on a thrilling walk-off homerun by Kevin Faulkner in the bottom of the 7th inning. Brian Zurhellen matched his win output from last season with his third win of the season going the distance giving up 11 hits, 8 runs, 2 earned with 5 strikouts. Zurhellen also went 3-4 at the plate with a 2B, and 2 RBI. Faulkner went 2-3 with his 2nd homerun of the season and 3 RBI. Pat Rice went 2-4 with a 2B, 2 RBI. Gary Taylor went 1-4 with a 2B, 2 RBI.
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The bats were out tonight....
May 2, 2007 --
The Chiefs finally got there bats going against Yankees with 5 extra base hits on a 17 hit attack. Brian Zurhellen led the way going 4-5 with his 1st home run of the year and 2 2B and 4 RBI. Wyatt Tucker went 3-4 with 2 RBI. Kevin Faulkner hit his 3rd home run of the year going 2-4 and 2 RBI. Gary Taylor went 3-6 with 2 RBI and Pat Rice had a 2B hit.
Mike Rice pitched very well for the Chiefs going the distance giving up just 5 hits, 2 runs both earned walking 4 and striking out 9.
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Chiefs beat Astros
May 9, 2007 --
The Chiefs revenged the Astro’s shutout earlier in the year with a shutout of our own. Brian Zurhellen pitched one of his best games of the year going 6 innings giving up just 5 singles, walking 4 and striking out 5. Gary Taylor went 2-4 with a double. Jason McIntosh was 2-3 with a double. David Rue playing in his first game as a Chief went 2-3 with his first homerun (2 RBI) and also closed out the game by pitching the 7th inning, striking out 2.
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Chiefs pound Braves
May 22, 2007 --
The Chiefs pounded the Braves 14-0 on a 13 hit attack.
David Rue made his NABA pitching debut going 6 strong innings, giving up 7 singles walking 2 and striking out 8 for his first win of the season.
Scott Sprouse and Matt Reames had 2 hits apiece for the Braves.
Brian Zurhellen went 2-2 with 2 doubles and Wyatt Tucker went 3-3 with 3 RBIs. Jason McIntosh went 3-4 with 1 RBI and Gary Taylor went 2-4 with 6 stolen bases, Kevin Faulkner had a double and 5 RBI's.
The Chiefs passed last seasons win total of 8.
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